There are 4 ways to get from Columbia University to Manhattan by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 1 subway
best- Take the subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 86 Stsubway 1
17 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to Columbus Av/W 94 Stbus M11
19 min$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Columbia University to Manhattantaxi 2.3 mi
5 min$14–17Walk
- Take the foot from Columbia University to Manhattanwalk 2.3 mi
43 min
Columbia University to Manhattan by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbia University to Manhattan is to line 1 subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Columbia University to Manhattan is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St and arriving at Columbus Av/W 94 St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 116 St-Columbia University and arriving at 86 St. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.
The distance between Columbia University and Manhattan is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Columbia University to Manhattan without a car is to line 1 subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.
The line 1 subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 86 St takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Columbia University to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St station.
Columbia University to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, depart from 116 St-Columbia University station.
Columbia University to Manhattan bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at Columbus Av/W 94 St station.
What companies run services between Columbia University, NY, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
MTA operates a subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 86 St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MTA Bus Company operates a bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to Columbus Av/W 94 St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 15 min.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Subway from 116 St-Columbia University to 86 St
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- mta.info
Bus from Amsterdam Av/W 118 St to Columbus Av/W 94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- $14–17
Babes Taxi
- Phone
- +1 201-944-6800
- Website
- babestaxi.com
Fort Lee Taxi & Car Service
- Phone
- (201) 944-1166
- Website
- fortleetaxi.com
Lee Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 944-5566
Teaneck Taxi
- Phone
- (201) 833-2222
- Website
- teanecktaxiservice.com
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Columbia University to Manhattan train services, operated by MTA, arrive at 86 St station.
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